Dechert LLP

Noted for its buy-side offering for asset managers, Dechert LLP also maintains a strong practice concerning fund managers, investment services, derivatives and trading, and ESG-related matters. Practice head Gus Black boasts deep expertise in investment funds, spanning private equity, debt, and hedge funds, and also regularly advises on the establishment and restructuring of international asset management businesses. With noted experience in UK and EU financial services regulation, Katie Carter advises banks, investment and fund managers on compliance with frameworks like AIFMD, MiFID II, and SFDR. Karen Anderberg supports European, Asian, and US asset managers and investment funds on US financial services regulatory matters. Karen Stretch is lauded for her advisory and transactional work, with specialist expertise in EMIR, SFTR, short selling, and benchmarks regulations. Mikhaelle Schiappacasse heads the ESG group, advising fund clients on EU sustainable regulations. Richard Frase is a key contact for advisory and structuring work.